Hans Leo Hassler

Hans Leo Hassler
Engraving of Hassler by Dominicus Custos, 1593
Born
Nürnberg
Baptised26 October 1564 (1564-10-26)
Died8 June 1612(1612-06-08) (aged 47)
Frankfurt
Occupations
  • Composer
  • Organist

Hans Leo Hassler (in German, Hans Leo Haßler) (baptised 26 October 1564 – 8 June 1612) was a German composer and organist of the late Renaissance and early Baroque eras, elder brother of lesser known composer Jakob Hassler. He was born in Nürnberg and died in Frankfurt.

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